VinePair

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The beer business is constantly evolving. It long ago departed from European styles to the great American lager, and then again straight into the craft beer era. But these days, the beer consumer has a more varied palate. The article We Asked 12 Brewers: What’s the Next Big Beer Style?

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

1 craft beer style in America, if not the world. In that time, we’ve seen the beer industry go from malty English IPAs to dank West Coast options — teeth-chatteringly bitter double and then triple and even quadruple IPAs — to softer, fruitier, and hazier New England-style options. Maine Beer Co.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

The broad category of IPAs contains some of the most popular beers in the United States. Among them are hazy IPAs, the juicy, ultra-hoppy brews that captured the attention of American craft beer drinkers — and may never let go. It’s a great off-the-radar beer.” appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. ” —Joe Stange, managing editor at Craft Beer & Brewing Blindhouse Beer Roanoke, Va.

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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

The best macro beers, according to brewers: Miller High Life Modelo Especial Narragansett Presidente Pacifico Coors Banquet Budweiser Guinness “It’s always going to be a (very cold!) After drinking craft beer exclusively for many years, I’ve realized that High Life is one of the most flavorful, crispy macro beers out there.

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VinePair

AUGUST 15, 2024

In an old stone keep, there would be but one cask, never failing or becoming stale [but always pouring] the stuff that mimics the orange horizon: Machine House Cambridge Bitter. Kevin Davey, co-owner, Gold Dot Beer , McMinnville, Ore. My desert island beer is — and probably always will be — Sierra Nevada Torpedo.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Brewed in numerous substyles, the category has won over beer lovers with its hop-forward profile and tropical fruit flavors. And while the sheer number of bitter brews on the market right now might be an annoyance to some , the IPA isn’t likely to fall out of favor any time soon. percent of the overall market share.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Take, for example, the Russian imperial stout — a beer style synonymous with the ominous jet-black, velvety, and rich brews that break through the double-digit ABV threshold. Along with sours and IPAs , Russian imperial stouts (RIS) have become one of the most coveted styles on the American craft beer market.

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VinePair

JANUARY 1, 2024

craft beer production has more or less plateaued in recent years, the NA market continues to explode. According to Global Market Insights , the NA beer market was valued at over $22 billion in 2022, and is expected to nearly double over the next 10 years. Although U.S.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

From ales highlighting wild yeast strains to dark Czech lagers that are an ode to a dark malt, these are the beers that brewers feel are the most underrated. British bitter. Grodziskies find a way to be both crafty and accessible to craft beer newcomers.” Chris Lohring, founder and brewer, Notch Brewing , Salem, Mass.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 2, 2024

When the American craft beer boom took off in the 1990s, it didn’t take long before we got brews that were hopped to high heaven. But in the grand scheme of beer history, hops are actually a relatively recent addition. When the Bavarian beer purity law (a.k.a. Mugwort needs to boil for a long time to get that bitterness.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Will the industry fall into a similar trap as what has happened with craft beer?

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VinePair

MAY 10, 2024

IPAs are still leading the charge in craft beer sales, but lagers , pilsners , and other more crushable styles are proving to be a breath of fresh air for beer enthusiasts who have grown weary of the seemingly never-ending haze craze.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

New Belgium has played a major role in shaping the craft beer industry as we know it. The original 2017 line consisted of just two beers: the Voodoo Ranger IPA and Imperial IPA. The nose dishes up a bouquet of peach rings, vanilla, and hops that keep it well within the territory of actually smelling like a beer.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Before the first round of American craft beer booms in the ‘60s, pretty much all the domestic breweries until then were founded by European immigrants who brought their skill sets to the new world. These brewers were making beers using hops varieties brought over from their native countries. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Earlier this year, Boston Beer “remastered” Boston Lager , and New Belgium sent Fat Tire’s recipe biking into the sunset, revamping the amber ale as lighter and crisper to reverse sales declines. I loved that beer I rarely bought! It’s something that we all wanted to drink and brings us back to our craft-beer roots.”

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Beer IPA Craft Beer Pilsner 111

VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Though it wasn’t labeled as an IPA, the beer was reportedly the original example of what we now know as a West Coast IPA. Given that Aprihop hit the scene before the haze craze, it remains a great gateway beer for those who aren’t crazy about the intense bitterness of classic American IPAs.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

To “brew” a beer, users can simply push a button and get a standard recipe, or use sliders to adjust characteristics like bitterness and amount of alcohol. A beer sommelier with a certificate from the Doemens Academy in Munich, Roland Graber is a co-owner of Riot Act Brewing and the craft beer bar On Tap in Bern, Switzerland.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Made in collaboration with Stumptown, this interpretation lacks any artificial notes, instead offering velvety notes of bitter coffee and honey. This one boasts strong baking spice notes from its rum base, along with bright pineapple and lime juices and a welcome bitterness on the finish.

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VinePair

JANUARY 19, 2024

But craft beer didn’t pull off the miracle overnight and we probably shouldn’t expect the same from wine. So how do wine producers go about crafting NA wines, and are we overthinking them? .” The reds are a big challenge because the lack of alcohol makes the tannins very abrasive and bitter,” Quillé says.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

It’s a gorgeous and artfully crafted beer, and it’s a lot of fun to drink.” North Park Beer Company Kiwi to Bogey 5.4% All the sweetness is cut by a drier finish, leading to a well-balanced hoppy lager with the perfect amount of bitterness.” ” —Chip Samson, co-owner, Shaidzon Beer Co.,

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Sometime in the 2010s, consuming craft beer turned into a personality trait. Acquiring, drinking, and discussing beer in granular detail became an all-consuming hobby. IPAs might be craft brewing’s most popular style, but some drinkers remain apprehensive to embrace them. A bad experience with bitter beers can linger.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A clarified mix of coconut rum , bitter bianco, blanc vermouth, and pineapple, it arrives crystal clear with a frozen disc of Campari perched atop its ice cube, to melt down slowly into a drink thats at once bitter, sweet, and vaguely tropical. The article What to Drink in NYC Right Now (February 2025) appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Craft beer distorts the concept of locality. Made with Alphonso mangos native to Bhatt and Pandya’s shared home region of Gujarat, India, the cider has added hops that replicate biting into bitter mango skin. We want to live in the craft beer NA section.” A brewery’s top local trait might be its address.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Nowhere is this more true than at the more specialized spots: the beer bars, as we know them, with their thoughtful selections across tap lines and bottle lists, and their dedication to service, atmosphere, and education.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

This box gift set is a great idea for making iced coffee for the coffee snob in your life– Check out this article from our buddies at Bon Appétit for a starter recipe. Did you know that you can make a cup of coffee iced using a cocktail shaker? Well, you can!

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2024

If there’s one guiding law IPA devotees are taught at the beginning of their craft beer journey, it’s to drink their hazies fresh. Still, a two-year-old hazy isn’t gonna hurt you — it’ll just be flabby, bitter, and not the beer the brewers intended it to be. appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

At Askur Taproom , a brewery that features both local and international craft beers, you’ll find a wasabi-infused double IPA made. There, he’s paired wasabi paste with sesame oil, green italian bitters, and gin “to make an interesting concoction that challenges the norm of cocktail flavors.” appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

explicitly defining the term as a “a stimulating liquor composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” When cocktails lost to wine and craft beers in the 1980s, London hotel and restaurant bars remained entrenched in tradition.” The article How London Claimed the Global Cocktail Crown appeared first on VinePair.

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Spiritz

JANUARY 13, 2025

Macarena Premium Lager Craft Beer has made its debut in Delhi, promising a vibrant celebration in every sip. This pale gold to amber beer combines crisp malt sweetness with balanced hop bitterness, offering a dry and refreshing finish.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2025

.” Melissa Irisarri, Minus Moonshine Minus Moonshine (Brooklyn) “We carry beverages for a sophisticated palate such as Acid League wine proxies, Solbr elixirs, and For Bitter For Worse ,” says co-owner Melissa Irisarri. Its shelves are stocked with a curated selection of ready-to-drink beverages, wine, beer, and mixers.

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VinePair

MARCH 12, 2025

Ive been drinking craft beer since college. Ive been writing about craft beer for nearly 20 years. I had settled into a life of quotidian beer drinking. Then recently I was in Vermont at The Alchemists Stowe brewery and beer caf. We had cask-conditioned beer on most of the time, Kimmich says.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2025

One of the major takeaways from craft beers enduring haze craze is that many drinkers are creatures of habit. Theres nothing inherently wrong with that, but theres a lot of opportunity for discovery in the beer space, and many incredible styles go largely ignored in the thickets of hazy IPAs , stouts , and macro lagers.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Quite a few names on this list will not be familiar to the vast majority of beer drinkers. The Most Underrated Beers, According to Brewers: Blind Pig IPA, Russian River Brewing Company Bluebird Bitter, Coniston Brewing Company Carl, St. I can get this beer at my local gas station in a 19.2-ounce Coniston Bluebird Bitter.

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VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2025

Since its founding in 2017, Athletic Brewing Company has become one of the biggest names in the NA beer market. It may not be the first NA beer brand to hit the scene, but it was the first one to consistently capture the look, feel, and flavor of craft beer in the NA space. Sierra Nevada Trail Pass Hazy IPA Chico, Calif.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This article explores the world of "hoppy" Easter beer cocktails, offering a unique twist on traditional spring celebrations. We'll delve into creative combinations, refreshing flavors, and practical tips for crafting the perfect beer-based refreshers. Wheat Beer (e.g., Pale Ale (e.g.,

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

The definition of irony is notoriously tough to pin down, as Alanis Morissette can attest, but most people agree its either bitter or delicious, depending on which end of the stick youre on. Savor the flavor on this beer-industry play in three parts and you tell me what you taste: I. AFBCs stuff has drawn mixed reviews.)

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